Brent Best
About Brent Best
Brent Best is an Enterprise Account Executive with over five years of experience in tech sales, specializing in Cloud/SaaS software and DevOps. He has held various roles in business development and account management, including positions at Avalara, CloudBees, and GSK, and is currently employed at Rafay.
Work at Rafay
Brent Best serves as an Enterprise Account Executive at Rafay, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, primarily in a remote capacity. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic accounts and partnerships, leveraging his extensive experience in tech sales to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Tech Sales
Brent Best has over five years of experience in tech sales, with a focus on Cloud/SaaS software and DevOps. Prior to his current role at Rafay, he worked at CloudBees as an Enterprise Account Executive from 2021 to 2023. He also held positions at Avalara, where he progressed from Business Development Representative to Senior Business Development Representative between 2019 and 2021, and at Camp Gladiator as an Account Manager from 2015 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Brent Best holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from East Carolina University, achieved in 2006. He also earned a Master's degree in Criminology from the University of Cincinnati in 2011. His educational background complements his professional expertise in business development, account management, and workshop facilitation.
Background in Program Management and Fitness
Before transitioning into tech sales, Brent Best worked as a Program Manager at GSK from 2010 to 2016. He also served as a Fitness Specialist at MediFit Corporate Services from 2008 to 2010. These roles contributed to his skill set in managing complex projects and fostering client relationships.
Certifications and Specializations
Brent Best is a Rafay Certified Associate, indicating his proficiency in Rafay's platform and solutions. He specializes in simplifying and accelerating the scaling of Kubernetes across various environments, which is a critical aspect of his role in supporting clients' technological needs.